Jeffrey Dahmer is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. But what about his brother, David? In the new Netflix docu-series Conversations with a Killer:
In the Ted Bundy Tapes, Jeffrey’s younger brother opens up about what it was like growing up with a murderer. In this article, we’ll explore where David Dahmer is today and what happened to him after his brother’s arrest.
We’ll also take a look at how he’s coping with the legacy of his brother’s crimes and what he thinks about the new docu-series.
Jeffrey Dahmer’s Childhood
Netflix’s new documentary series on Jeffrey Dahmer paints a picture of a troubled young man who was neglected by his parents and developed a fascination with death and violence at an early age.
What the series doesn’t show, however, is what happened to Dahmer’s younger brother, David.
While it’s difficult to say for certain what drove Jeffrey Dahmer to commit the horrific crimes he did, it’s clear that his childhood played a role.
He was raised in a dysfunctional home where his parents fought constantly and paid little attention to him. As a result, he felt isolated and alone.
In addition to the emotional neglect he suffered, Dahmer also experienced physical abuse at the hands of his father. This only served to further damage his already fragile psyche.
It’s no wonder that Jeffrey Dahmer turned out the way he did. His childhood was marked by neglect, abuse, and isolation. While we can’t say for certain what role these factors played in his crimes, it’s clear that they had an impact on him.
The murders
In the summer of 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested for the murder and dismemberment of seventeen men and boys. The case made headlines around the world, and as Dahmer’s horrific crimes were revealed, so too was the fact that he had a younger brother named David.
While David was not involved in his brother’s crimes, the mere association with Jeffrey proved to be too much for him to bear. He changed his name and moved away from Wisconsin, severing all ties with his family. In the years since, he has remained largely out of the public eye – until now.
Netflix’s new docu-series “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes” has reignited interest in Dahmer and his gruesome crimes. And while the series does mention David briefly, it leaves out some key details about what happened to him after Jeffrey’s arrest.
So what did happen to David Dahmer? Here’s a look at what we know:
In the wake of his brother’s arrest, David changed his name to Daija Diablo. He moved to California and tried to distance himself from the Dahmer legacy as much as possible.
David has spoken publicly about his decision to change his name, saying “I wanted something that sounded like ‘hell’ because that’s where my life was at.” He also said he chose Diablo because it means “devil” in Spanish – another reference to the dark place he found himself
After the murders
Jeffrey Dahmer’s younger brother David was just 11 years old when Jeffrey began his killing spree. According to Newsweek, by the time Jeffrey was arrested in 1991, David was 20 years old and living in Ohio. He had recently married and was expecting his first child.
At the time of Jeffrey’s arrest, David told Newsweek that he hadn’t seen his brother in years and had no idea what he had been up to.
He said he didn’t want anything to do with Jeffrey or the notoriety that came with him. In fact, he changed his last name to avoid any association with his brother.
David has largely stayed out of the public eye since then. It is believed that he still lives in Ohio with his family.
David’s current whereabouts
Jeffrey Dahmer’s younger brother, David, was only four years old when their parents divorced in 1966. Their mother remarried soon after, and the brothers were raised by their stepfather. As a child, David struggled with ADHD and was often bullied. He looked up to his older brother and they were very close.
In 1994, Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested for the murders of 17 men and boys. The media coverage of the case was intense and intrusive, and David struggled to deal with it. He changed his last name and went into hiding.
In 2010, he gave an interview to The New York Times in which he spoke about his brother for the first time publicly. In it, he said that he forgave Jeffrey for what he had done and that he hoped people could see him as a person, not just as a monster.
Since then, David has continued to live a quiet life out of the spotlight. He is believed to be living in Wisconsin with his wife and family.
Conclusion
As the world continues to become more interested in Jeffrey Dahmer and his gruesome crimes, people are also wondering what happened to his brother David. While Netflix’s new docuseries “Conversations with a Killer:
The Ted Bundy Tapes” offers some insight into Dahmer’s life, it doesn’t mention anything about his brother. So, where is David today and what has he been up to since his brother’s death?
